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Exploring Spirituality and Psychiatry: Understanding the Soul and Altered States of Consciousness

Delve into the relationship between spirituality and psychiatry, examining the impact of spiritual treatments, altered states of consciousness, and the significance of soul in mental health treatment. Visit www.rcpsych.ac.uk/college/spirit/sig for more information.

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Exploring Spirituality and Psychiatry: Understanding the Soul and Altered States of Consciousness

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    20. Spirituality and Psychiatry Newtonian and Cartesian Scientific Rationalisation Spiritual Treatments Altered states of Consciousness Spirituality and Soul www.rcpsych.ac.uk/college/spirit/sig

    21. Spirituality History Taking Clinicians should be aware of the spiritual lives of patients. Religions can be pathoprotective, pathofacilitative or pathoreactive.

    22. History What is your spiritual/religious background? (differentiate between organised religion and spirituality) Are your religious beliefs important for you? Are these beliefs likely to provoke anxiety or provide support? Punitive or supportive?

    23. History contd. Is spirituality drawn in for dealing with stress? If so, how? e.g. yoga, meditation, prayers, rituals. Are you a member of the particular religious group? The role of the group in your life? The role of religious leader?

    24. History contd.: Are there any psychological/religious issues that you wish to discuss? How do views fit in with our treatment plans? Do these spiritual beliefs influence the way you think of - Medication - Psychotherapy

    25. Conclusions Access Cultural Context Migratory/Post migratory Experiences Assess Explanatory Models Assess Acculturation

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